Greality: Greeley woman wins first round of recipe contest

Related Media

Greeley resident Karen Gulkin was announced last week as the Del Monte Fresh Produce, N.A., Inc. aspiring chef winner of its Find Your Inner Chef online contest, which means she will get the opportunity to move on to the Cook Off Challenge that will be held in Miami.

“Congratulations to Karen Gulkin on being our secondweek winner,” Dennis Christou , vice president of marketing for North America for Del Monte, said in a news release. “She certainly proves to be an aspiring chef with her winning taco recipe using Del Monte fresh avocados. We can’t wait to meet Karen in Miami and look forward to seeing her in action as she competes for the grand prize and the coveted Del Monte Fresh Chef title.”

The contest encourages consumers to participate in the culinary experience, using their own favorite recipe or by creating a new recipe using Del Monte fresh fruits and vegetables. Daily prizes, including retail gift cards, culinary kitchen tools and tabletop appliances may be won by participating in the online contest, the release stated.

“I’m so excited about making it to the finals,” Gulkin said in the release. “I entered one of my favorite recipes, Blackened Orange Steak Tacos with Citrus Guacamole using Del Monte fresh avocados. It’s always a family favorite. I want to thank everyone for their support through Facebook and Twitter, and for voting for me. I can’t wait for this trip to Miami, where I know my recipe will bring the win to Colorado.”

There’s still plenty of time for consumers to participate. To enter the contest, go to www.facebook.com/delmontefreshproduce and “like” the page. Then complete the pop-up registration form. After completing the registration form, a copy of the original recipe, along with photos, should be posted on the Del Monte Fresh Produce Facebook page, the release stated.

The contest began April 15 and ends June 15. Consumers must be 18 years of age to enter. For additional details about the contest, go to www.fruits.com.